PCA 7a-7p Cardiovascular/Neurological and Progressive Care Unit (7East)

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support nursing staff by attending to patients' personal needs and comfort, while aiding with essential department operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a nursing assistant program, plus Basic Life Support training, good English communication, and the ability to work day shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of nursing assistant training program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities and duties to meet personal needs and comfort, and support department efficiency.
• Assist nursing staff with daily tasks and ensure smooth patient flow in a fast-paced environment.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English to coordinate care and document observations.

Skills

BCLS (CPR)

Computer skills

Stress management

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Program completion

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Performs various patient care activities and related duties necessary to care for the personal needs and comfort of the patient as well as for the effective and efficient operation of the department.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or GED certificate;
• Completion of a technical program for nursing assistant training and/or satisfactory completion of academic courses related to fundamentals of nursing and/or satisfactory completion of institutional Patient Care Assistant Program.

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Must be able to read and write clearly and legibly;
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

SKILLS:

• Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support;
• Annual completion of established competency requirements;
• Ability to function under stressful situations;
• Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment ( preferred ).

Shift
Day

Shift Details

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

FTE
0.9

Type
Regular

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